Aims and Scope

The Journal of Geographical Well-Being is dedicated to publishing the latest scientific findings, research outcomes, and scholarly contributions in the field of geography, its various sub-disciplines, and related interdisciplinary areas, with a particular emphasis on the concept of better living in the third millennium. The journal seeks to play an effective role in identifying, analyzing, and interpreting spatial, environmental, human, and developmental issues and challenges.

In light of the rapid transformations of the contemporary world—including climate change, spatial inequalities, health-related concerns, settlement challenges, environmental pressures, and the growing imperative of sustainable development—the journal aims to advance geographical knowledge and promote its application toward improving human quality of life through the dissemination and exchange of fundamental, applied, and innovative research.

The journal also seeks to foster new perspectives, theories, methods, and approaches across the diverse branches of geography; expand scholarly communication among academics, researchers, specialists, and students; and support problem-oriented research that strengthens the role of geographical knowledge in addressing the needs of present and future societies. Accordingly, the submission, review, and publication of scientific contributions in the Journal of Geographical Well-Being are centered on the following major themes and research areas:

  1. Rural Planning, with an emphasis on sustainable development, livelihoods, resilience, and the enhancement of quality of life in rural settlements.
  2. Urban Planning, focusing on livability, spatial justice, balanced development, and the improvement of urban living environments.
  3. Regional Planning and Land Use Planning, aimed at spatial organization and the optimal use of environmental and human capacities.
  4. Climatology and Climate Change, with particular attention to their impacts on settlements, human activities, and quality of life.
  5. Medical Geography and Health Geography, with a focus on the spatial patterns of diseases, healthcare services, and healthy environments.
  6. Physical Geography, and its role in understanding environmental potentials, constraints, and natural hazards in support of human well-being.
  7. Human Geography, with emphasis on the social, cultural, economic, and spatial dimensions of better living.
  8. Spatial Analysis and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the study and management of geographical and environmental issues.
  9. Remote Sensing and Emerging Geospatial Technologies in environmental monitoring, analysis, and spatial planning.
  10. Livability of Urban and Rural Settlements and the factors influencing the improvement of quality of life.
  11. Environmental and Human Resilience in the face of natural hazards, climate change, and emerging crises.
  12. Environment, Natural Resources, and Ecological Sustainability in relation to human life in the third millennium.
  13. Spatial Justice and Geographical Inequalities in the distribution of facilities, services, opportunities, and infrastructure.
  14. Population Geography, Migration, and Settlement Patterns in relation to changing quality of life.
  15. Transportation, Accessibility, and the Spatial Organization of Services, with a view to improving welfare and living quality.
  16. Economic Geography and Sustainable Livelihoods in relation to welfare, employment, and spatial development.
  17. Tourism, Leisure, and Geographical Well-Being, with an emphasis on sustainable development and the quality of lived experience.
  18. Spatial Governance, Environmental Management, and Geographical Policy-Making in support of better living and sustainable development.
  19. Challenges and Opportunities of the Third Millennium in the fields of geography, settlement, environment, and human health.
  20. Theoretical, Methodological, and Interdisciplinary Studies across the various branches of geography, with special emphasis on the concept of geographical well-being.